Rory McIlroy changes driver shaft to increase accuracy at The Memorial
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Rory McIlroy has altered his driver setup ahead of The Memorial Tournament starting Thursday. He switched from a 65-gram to a 75-gram shaft to improve accuracy, despite potentially sacrificing some speed and distance. McIlroy has struggled at Muirfield Village, achieving only two top-5 finishes in 13 appearances. He aims to secure his first Memorial title, previously finishing best at tie for fourth in 2016. The effectiveness of his new setup will be assessed as the tournament unfolds.
- •McIlroy is using a heavier driver shaft for better accuracy.
- •He has finished in the top 5 only twice at The Memorial.
- •The tournament starts on June 5 at Muirfield Village.
- •McIlroy's best finish was a tie for fourth in 2016.
- •He will evaluate the new shaft's performance for the U.S. Open.
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy makes ‘significant change’ before The Memorial that’ll see him lose speed and distance
"Rory McIlroy will be hoping to win The Memorial Tournament for the first time in his career this week. McIlroy has enjoyed one of the greatest careers in the entire history of the professional game.
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